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Definition of Hdl cholesterol
1. Noun. The cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the 'good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
Substance meronyms: Alpha-lipoprotein, Hdl, High-density Lipoprotein
Generic synonyms: Cholesterin, Cholesterol
Generic synonyms: Cholesterin, Cholesterol
Medical Definition of Hdl cholesterol
1. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the good cholesterol). (12 Dec 1998)